Cheap flights from McAllen to San Diego (MFE - SAN) from $176

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MFE — SAN
May 17 — May 241

The best prices from McAllen Miller Intl to San Diego are usually found in January or September, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from McAllen to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 12, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$176
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From McAllen Miller Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from McAllen Miller Intl to San Diego

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from McAllen to San Diego?

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Diego. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from McAllen to San Diego?

To save up to 55% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 29 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from McAllen to San Diego from $393 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $399 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from McAllen to San Diego?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to San Diego. Flights to San Diego from McAllen in January are about $435 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $291.

When is the cheapest time to fly from McAllen to San Diego (MFE - SAN)?

It’s optimal to fly from McAllen to San Diego at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Delta flights from McAllen to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between McAllen and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from McAllen to San Diego. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 8/175:30 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 16mDelta
Tue 8/2011:00 amSAN - MFE
2 stops10h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/11$241
Sun 8/115:30 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 16mDelta
Tue 8/139:59 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/10$252
Fri 8/912:45 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops13h 06mDelta
Mon 8/1211:00 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/11$270

Cheap American Airlines flights from McAllen to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between McAllen and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from McAllen to San Diego. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sun 8/116:20 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/138:25 amSAN - MFE
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$273
Wed 5/298:08 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/19:21 amSAN - MFE
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$292
Fri 8/96:20 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/124:35 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$318
Thu 5/235:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2610:50 amSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$319
Wed 5/298:08 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/110:00 amSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$351
Thu 5/235:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2612:45 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$378
Wed 5/2912:54 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/110:00 amSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$459
Thu 5/236:00 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2612:45 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$515
Sun 8/117:54 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1312:36 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$663

Cheap McAllen to San Diego flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from McAllen to San Diego specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Prices were last updated on May 12, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to San Diego in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/235:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2610:50 amSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$319
Thu 5/238:15 amMFE - SAN
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2710:50 amSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$346
Thu 5/235:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2612:45 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$378
Sat 5/118:15 amMFE - SAN
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/142:45 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$400
Sat 5/116:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1412:45 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$405
Fri 5/248:08 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2710:50 amSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$432
Sat 5/1112:54 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1412:45 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$470
Thu 5/2312:54 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2710:50 amSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$483
Thu 5/236:00 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2612:45 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$515

McAllen to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between McAllen and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from McAllen to San Diego in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 10/112:04 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/510:43 amSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$202
Sat 8/175:30 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 16mDelta
Tue 8/2011:00 amSAN - MFE
2 stops10h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/10$241
Sun 8/115:30 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 16mDelta
Tue 8/139:59 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/10$252
Sat 8/175:30 amMFE - SAN
2 stops7h 16mDelta
Tue 8/2011:00 amSAN - MFE
2 stops10h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/9$264
Fri 8/912:45 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops13h 06mDelta
Mon 8/1211:00 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/11$270
Sun 8/116:20 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/138:25 amSAN - MFE
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$273
Tue 10/17:05 amMFE - SAN
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/57:53 pmSAN - MFE
2 stops10h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$301
Fri 8/96:20 pmMFE - SAN
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/124:35 pmSAN - MFE
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$318
Thu 5/235:00 amMFE - SAN
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2610:50 amSAN - MFE
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$319

One-way flights to San Diego from McAllen

Search for one-way flight options from McAllen to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from McAllen to San Diego can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip McAllen to San Diego flights by using the search form above.
Fri 5/318:15 amMFE - SAN
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$176
Fri 5/3112:35 pmMFE - SAN
2 stops13h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/11$219

Find flights from McAllen to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,659,571 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2024.

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McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 8/17

2 stops7h 16m

San Diego

Tue 8/20

2 stops10h 45m

$241

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 8/11

2 stops7h 16m

San Diego

Tue 8/13

2 stops12h 01m

$252

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 8/9

2 stops13h 06m

San Diego

Mon 8/12

2 stops11h 00m

$270

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 8/11

1 stop5h 27m

San Diego

Tue 8/13

1 stop7h 05m

$273

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 5/29

1 stop5h 36m

San Diego

Sat 6/1

1 stop7h 57m

$292

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 8/9

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

Mon 8/12

1 stop5h 24m

$318

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 5/23

1 stop5h 30m

San Diego

Sun 5/26

1 stop6h 28m

$319

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 8/17

1 stop7h 51m

San Diego

Tue 8/20

1 stop6h 28m

$437

McAllen Miller IntlSan Diego

MFE - SAN

MFESAN

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 5/29

3 stops27h 02m

San Diego

Sat 6/1

2 stops18h 40m

$469

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/11

When is the best time to book a flight from McAllen to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from McAllen to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from McAllen to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from McAllen to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from McAllen to San Diego. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their McAllen to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from McAllen to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from McAllen to San Diego is currently $198 while a round-trip flight costs $319. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from McAllen to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $358). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$291

February

$297

March

$339

April

$298

May

$301

June

$356

July

$358

August

$308

September

$298

October

$288

November

$336

December

$306

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated May 12, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from McAllen to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.4
Good
10,997 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.3
Good
14,623 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,745 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

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  • Can I find flights from McAllen to San Diego for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from McAllen to San Diego for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $241, but on average you can expect to pay $406.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from McAllen to San Diego round-trip?

    Delta, at $241, was found to be the cheapest airline from McAllen to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does MFE to SAN mean?

    MFE and SAN are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. MFE to SAN refers to a flight route from McAllen Miller Intl Airport to San Diego Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your McAllen to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from McAllen to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from McAllen to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from McAllen to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on McAllen to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the McAllen to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The McAllen to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/11.

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